HSC Mathematics Preparation Course - Standard 2 (Part 1) (January)

HSC Mathematics. The smart way to prepare for your HSC.

This new course is the first in a series of three Mathematics Standard 2 courses. The course will provide consolidation of key content and skills from Mathematics Standard Year 11 course as this will be assumed knowledge for the HSC Mathematics Standard 2 Examination. The topics covered in this course include Algebra, Financial Mathematics, Measurement and Statistical Analysis.

use appropriate technology to investigate, organise and interpret information in a range of contexts

justify a response to a given problem using appropriate mathematical terminology and/or calculations.

Content

The following topics from the Mathematics Standard syllabus will be covered:

Formulae and Equations

Linear Relationships

Interest and Depreciation

Earning and Managing Money

Practicalities of Measurement

Perimeter, Area and Volume

Units of Energy and Mass

Working with Time

Classifying and Representing Data

Summary Statistics

Relative Frequency and Probability.

Intended audience

This course addresses the requirements of the new HSC Mathematics Standard 2 course. It is suitable for Year 11 and Year 12 students.

Delivery style

Delivered as a two-day activity-based workshop where we will explore and apply mathematical knowledge and skills in a combination of lectures, tutorials and problem-solving sessions. Practice exercises are carefully graded and you will receive immediate feedback. Study skills and examination techniques will also be emphasised.

Materials

You will receive:

course notes including theory and worked examples from the relevant topics

solutions to all questions in the course notes

HSC Questions from recent years on the relevant topics, with sample answers provided.

References

Getting Through Your HSC: A Practical Guide

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